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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,808.69, 20,435.44 and 8,094.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,808.69, 20,435.44 and 8,094.26 is: 11,169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,808.69 : 20,435.44 = 8,094.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,808.69/20,435.44 = 8,094.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,808.69x = 20,435.44 × 8,094.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,808.69x = 165,409,764.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,409,764.57/14,808.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.78

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